Clinical Fellow Higher (ST6+) in PaNDR + Simulation

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is inviting applications for a Clinical Fellow Higher (ST6+) in PaNDR and Simulation for 12 months to commence as soon as possible.

The role focuses on Paediatric Retrieval Medicine and Simulation, developing the PaNDR Simulation Programme across CUH and district hospitals in the region, with supervision from the Retrieval Consultant.

Qualifications

• Senior trainee (ST6 and higher) in Paediatrics, Emergency Medicine (with paediatric experience), Anaesthesia (with paediatric experience) and Paediatric Intensive Care.
• Full Registration and GMC Licence to Practice at application.
• Experience in paediatric retrieval and simulation is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop the PaNDR Simulation Programme for the East of England.
• Gain experience in paediatric retrieval and resuscitation transfer skills.
• Educate postgraduate doctors and other clinical teams in simulation and transport.
• Follow the PICS-ATG Transport Passport curriculum and maintain a transport logbook.

Skills

Paediatric intensive care knowledge

Clinical retrieval experience

Simulation education

English communication

Education

Medical degree (MBBS/MBChB)

GMC registration / Licence to Practice

Job description

Job overview

Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Fellow Higher (ST6+) in PaNDR and Simulation to commence as soon as possible for 12 months.

The post will offer the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge in Paediatric Retrieval Medicine and Simulation. The candidate will help develop the PaNDR Simulation Programme that covers the East of England (both at CUH and the District General Hospitals in the region).

Main duties of the job

The post holder will gain experience in Paediatric retrieval. They will be encouraged to attend theatre lists to maintain expertise in key transfer skills including orotracheal or nasotracheal intubations. Whilst doing retrievals, duties will include taking transfer calls, providing advice, leading the team in the referring hospital, stabilising the child for transfer and transfer to the PICU/receiving Unit under supervision from the Retrieval Consultant. The post holder will be encouraged to follow the PICS-ATG Transport Passport curriculum as per the RCPCH PICM Retrieval competencies and keep a transport logbook.

These posts are particularly suited to those wishing to gain experience in paediatric retrieval and education, please see more detailed information in the attached Job Description.

Please note that this post does not carry Postgraduate Dean’s approval or training recognition.

Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at point of application is required.

Working for your organisation

The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC’s Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.

Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult depend-ants (over 18 years old) will also be subject to this requirement.

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This post is a hybrid clinical and educational post in a proportion 50 - 50. It is open to a senior trainee (ST6 and higher) in Paediatrics, Emergency Medicine (with paediatric experience), Anaesthesia (with paediatric experience) and Paediatric Intensive Care. It will offer the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge in Paediatric Retrieval Medicine and Simulation. The candidate will help develop the PaNDR Simulation Programme with an intense activity that covers the East of England (both at CUH and the District General Hospitals in the region).

The successful candidate will join an expert team of health providers who have a long trajectory in stabilizing and transferring critically unwell children, and in offering Simulation mainly for postgraduate doctors, members of PaNDR/PICU and other members of clinical teams in different hospitals. Both the clinical and the educational activity will mainly be based in PaNDR at CUH.

The post holder will work a 1 in 5, 9 person full shift resident rota for PaNDR . All members of the rota are expected to co-operate with their peers and be flexible to allow the system to work effectively. Clinical and administrative duties will be equally shared on a rota sharing with other trainees.

Candidates will be encouraged to attend all training related to the management of the acutely unwell patient and simulation:

• Debriefing Courses (such as the courses offered at GSTT in London).
• Train the Trainers Courses (such as the one offered by UBHW in Bristol).
• General Instructor Course (offered in different locations in the region).
• Mechanical Ventilation Course.

Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.

Additional contact information

Name - Dr Ullas Angadi

Job title - PICU and PaNDR Consultant

Email address - [e-mail]